Smooth gets a bad press in whisky circles, but expert Beth Whymark argues it’s a sign of technical skill—here are the ten bottles that prove it.

You’d be forgiven for balking at the idea of “smooth” rye whiskey. The grain-forward American version of the spirit is purposefully built to be sharper ...

Smooth and wintry Scotch whisky is a delight this time of year. The notes of orange, chocolate, apple cider, rich nog, winter spice cakes, and nutty marzipan — to name a few flavor specs — all herald ...

Even if you’re a whiskey drinker on a budget, you don’t have to settle for Jack Daniel’s or Crown Royal. They’re widely available, cheap, and popular, but you can do a lot better without spending ...

Does a whiskey need to be made in Kentucky to be called a bourbon? Is a Tennessee whiskey also technically bourbon? Can God make a rock so big even he can’t lift it? I've bumped into questions like ...

Irish whiskey is a staple in many liquor cabinets around the globe. Many of the brands has significant history attached to it. Here are some of the oldest Irish whiskey brands still in production ...

Whiskey is a broad category of spirits, with bourbon as a distinctly American type, defined by strict production guidelines like a 51% corn mash. Scotch and bourbon offer diverse flavors; Scotch tends ...

Each bottle of scotch has a story, shaped by the landscape where it’s distilled. In fact, where it’s distilled has a ton to do with how it tastes. Ask any bartender about their favorite scotch, and ...

St. Patrick's Day isn't merely a celebration of the Irish. It's also the a chance to celebrate one of the Emerald Isles' finest exports: Irish whiskey. Irish whiskeys generally clock in with smooth ...